Free Reading Class | Make Reading CLICK!
It’s not just you—teaching your child to read can feel confusing.
Should you be working on sight words? Buying flashcards? Reading more books, slower books, or… decodable ones (what even is that?)?
The good news: You’re not alone, and you’re not behind.
Even better? There’s a way to support your child’s reading without stress or guesswork.
Hi! I’m Beth—founder of Big City Readers and a former early elementary teacher with a Master’s in Reading Education. I’ve spent the last decade supporting families, schools, and libraries around the world in helping children become strong, confident readers.
My passion is making reading make sense for grown-ups and kids. Because when it clicks for us, it clicks for them.
At Big City Readers, we believe in:
Play-based learning that’s rooted in brain science
Joyful connection between caregiver and child
Research-backed tools that work in real life (yes, even when you’re cooking dinner)
Skills-first literacy, not memorization tricks
We’re not here to create pressure or perfection. We’re here to help you build your child’s reading foundation—joyfully and confidently—one small step at a time.
Ready to Make Reading Click? Try Our Free Reading Class!
For parents of kindergarten, first, and second graders, this free workshop will give you simple, effective ways to support your child’s reading. I’ll walk you through what actually works and, more importantly, why.
Inside, I’ll share:
The three biggest mistakes that hold young readers back (and what to do instead)
How to support reading at home in a way that matches how your child’s brain learns best
Why you are the best person to guide your child’s reading journey, and how to do it without the overwhelm
Why memorizing sight words and guessing at pictures doesn’t set kids up for success
Why Families Look Beyond the Classroom
You can’t always control how reading is taught at school. Teachers are sometimes required to follow the curriculum they’re given, even if it leans on memorizing or picture guessing instead of building real reading skills.
And honestly, it’s not the teacher’s fault. Teachers are expected to be experts in every subject, and most don’t have the time (or freedom) to dig into all the latest research on reading. I was once a teacher who thought memorization was the way to go, too.
Here’s the good news: what happens at home is in your hands. You get to make sure your child is learning to read the right way — with strategies that build confidence and help the words click. When reading feels natural and fun, kids stop just memorizing and start understanding — and that’s when they really take off.
This is exactly what I teach YOU, the parents, in this free reading class.
Just look at what previous parents have said.
Tools to Help Build a Strong Reader
Whether your child is learning their ABCs or learning to sound out words, you’ll find something here to support their journey.
Here are a few ways you can learn with me:
Online Reading Courses for Toddlers and Kids
Big City Readers on Demand is a library of self-paced, age-based video lessons for babies through third grade. Each lesson is short (about 10–15 minutes) and packed with movement, music, and hands-on activities you can do at home.
You can work through them at your own pace, revisit your favorite lessons anytime, and choose the level that’s just right for your child so they’re always challenged but never overwhelmed. It’s like having a personal reading coach in your living room, ready whenever your child is.
Ready to Read: Set your pre-reader up for success! We’ll focus on key pre-reading skills like letter recognition, phonics, and building a love for books.
Ready to Write: From strengthening tiny hands to drawing shapes and writing letters, this class for kindergarteners is full of practical tools and strategies to support your child’s early writing journey.
Kindergarten Ready: Build classroom confidence with our class focused on key skills for Kindergarten — letter recognition, early math, social-emotional development, and foundational reading and writing.
First Grade Bootcamp: This class for first graders helps strengthen core reading and spelling skills with quick, engaging lessons.
Mastering Spelling Rules: Make sense of spelling patterns so reading and writing come naturally. Your second or third grader will gain the tools to tackle more complex topics with confidence.
We also have courses for babies and toddlers that meet them right where they are, building early language and pre-reading skills through songs, movement, and playful activities they’ll love.
Sing, Sign & Grow: Build early language skills with your baby (age 0 - 2) through music, movement, and sign language.
Toddler Literacy Lab: Spark your 2 - 4 year old’s love of words with playful, brain-based learning.
Easy & Fun Downloadable Workbooks
The Ultimate Activity Guide - A fun, flexible workbook full of reading, writing, and phonics games designed to build real skills through play.
The Pre-Reading & Pre-Writing Guide for Toddlers - Perfect for ages 2–4, this guide builds foundational skills like letter awareness, fine motor strength, and sound play—without pressure.
Raising Readers: The Workshop for Parents & Educators
The “start here” workshop for parents and teachers who want to know the why and how behind reading development, so you can confidently support your child (or students) with strategies that actually work. You’ll walk away knowing:
Exactly which skills matter most at each stage
How to spot early signs of struggle
And simple, research-backed ways to turn everyday moments into powerful reading practice
Whether you’re supporting your own child or a whole classroom, you’ll have the tools and confidence to help them thrive.
Free Resources To Support Learning At Home
From a phonological awareness checklist to word games, this page is filled with quick, helpful tools to make learning playful. (Because yes, you can build real reading skills while giggling.)
Want more free reading help? Follow me on Instagram, where I share daily reading tips, strategies, and playful ways to support your child at home.
You can also tune in to the Play on Words podcast for conversations about early literacy, parent strategies, and expert insights, all for free.
A Better Way To Build Readers
Reading matters, but it shouldn’t feel overwhelming. At Big City Readers, we focus on making learning feel approachable, supportive, and full of moments that work for your real life.
So if you’re looking for reading help that feels more like a playdate than a pressure cooker, you’re in the right place. Try the free reading class, Make Reading Click, and feel more confident starting today.
Let’s make reading click together.
Have a question or want to share how reading is going in your home? Drop it in the comments. I’d love to hear!
